Several Anker power bank models recalled: Supplier's batteries pose fire hazard

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Fire-hazard-Anker-recalls-several-power-bank-models-also-in-Germany-10463193.html

28•Eduard•7mo ago

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zeristor•7mo ago

https://archive.ph/wip/zzMma

hedora•7mo ago

https://archive.is/zzMma

hedora•7mo ago

Model # list (US) https://us.anker.com/pages/product-recalls

whycome•7mo ago

They should be required to add a photo for each.

Jtsummers•7mo ago

> They should be required to add a photo for each.

Each entry there is a link, and the pages they link to have images. So no need require anything, it's already done.

whycome•7mo ago

Wow Then just a case of terrible UX? Nothing indicates anything is a link. And then clicking through there is a single composite image in a tiny header? Would it be hard to show the model numbers with the product image next to it?

Jtsummers•7mo ago

https://www.anker.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.shop...

Like that?

whycome•7mo ago

yes. That would be the single tiny composite image in the header. Do you see why it's bad? And why it's placement is bad? Esp on mobile.

viccis•7mo ago

Thanks. I was under the impression that EU sites weren't allowed to force consent for advertising cookies.

birn559•7mo ago

It is allowed if a 'reasonable priced' paid alternative is offered.

650•7mo ago

I heard Anker was banned from Amazon for buying reviews

whycome•7mo ago

Aukey maybe?

jerlam•7mo ago

Aukey, Mpow, Tomtop, RAVPower, Taotronics, VAVA

https://www.tomsguide.com/news/amazons-removal-of-aukey-ravp...

I did notice that Anker's web site is an actual store now, taking and shipping orders. It used to only link to Amazon.

mrheosuper•7mo ago

such a shame, their stuff is quite good.

Jtsummers•7mo ago

GP is incorrect, they haven't been banned from Amazon unless someone else is selling their products under their name:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/332F5EE8-40F0-4800-B3D2-D...

gnabgib•7mo ago

Seems to add to the last post on this (130 points, 16 days ago, 76 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44267989

+A1257, ~A1647~, A1681, A1689

.. but missing A1263, A1642, ~A1647~, A1652, A1366

panda888888•7mo ago

Only some batches of these model numbers, though. I got an email saying mine had been recalled, but when I put in the serial number on their website, it said the batch was unaffected so mine is still safe to use.

JLO64•7mo ago

Well darn. I checked my battery’s serial number on their site and it was a positive match. I opted for a gift card but have had yet to receive it. Hopefully it won’t take long!

28304283409234•7mo ago

Bought two anker chargers. Both died within weeks. No clear return policy. Never buying from that brand again.

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Several Anker power bank models recalled: Supplier's batteries pose fire hazard

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